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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.78, 3,140.52 and 1,281.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.78, 3,140.52 and 1,281.02 is: 1,767.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.78 : 3,140.52 = 1,281.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.78/3,140.52 = 1,281.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.78x = 3,140.52 × 1,281.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.78x = 4,023,068.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,023,068.93/2,275.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,767.78

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